SeasonMapFreiburg weather in December
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December in Freiburg: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Freiburg · #1043 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 55/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Freiburg in December
Other months in Freiburg
Freiburg's forum calls it Germany's warmest and sunniest city, so odds of good September weather are better than most of the country, though the region is genuinely capable of a rainy, cool spell any time of year. Regulars note September is a pleasant month in the surrounding wine country as the grapes ripen, and recommend layers since daytime highs can swing widely from one week to the next.
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Freiburg climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 7°C / 45°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Rainfall | 58 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.5 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 12.1 cm / 4.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Freiburg in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsChristmas market, Christmas holidays in Germany, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Freiburg's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherFreiburg's best weather comes in June, July and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Freiburg in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Christmas market
19 Nov – 23 DecChristmas & New YearCrowdedA market of about a hundred stalls through the old town lanes rather than one big square, which keeps it walkable. It shuts on the 23rd, earlier than most. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Freiburg — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Freiburg in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Freiburg?
- December in Freiburg: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Freiburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (55/100).
- What is the weather like in Freiburg in December?
- In December, Freiburg averages a daily high of 7.3°C and a low of 1°C, with about 58.4 mm of rain over roughly 10.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Freiburg in December?
- Freiburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in December.
- Does it snow in Freiburg in December?
- Freiburg sees roughly 12.1 cm of snowfall in December.
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — December
Within 300 km: Colmar's Christmas markets on 23 Nov – 29 Dec, and Strasbourg's Christkindelsmarik around 27 Nov – 27 Dec.